Finance Analyst – Operations
37.5 hours p/w (Mon-Fri)
Hybrid - Toddington office and home
At Moto, we're passionate about keeping people moving, and behind every successful operation is great financial insight.
We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our Operations Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, uncovering trends, and partnering with stakeholders to help drive business performance across one of the UK's largest motorway service operators.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and operational teams, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, supporting financial decision-making, and helping to manage costs across a large multi-site business. Whether you're part-qualified, qualified by experience, or actively studying towards a finance qualification, this role offers genuine exposure to operational finance and business partnering in a fast-paced environment
What can I expect in return?
Competitive salary & benefits: Up to 15% bonus
Generous time off: 25 days holiday
Exclusive discounts: Up to 60% off for you, your partner, and loved ones
Inclusive benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, pension, sick pay & life assurance
Career development: Fantastic training opportunities, including funding for qualifications
What you'll be doing:
Producing weekly and monthly financial reporting across key operational cost areas.
Analysing large data sets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Investigating variances and providing clear financial commentary.
Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
Preparing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Monitoring labour, overhead and operating costs across the business.
Managing franchise fee reporting and financial controls.
Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
Partnering with operational managers to understand business performance.
Attending regional finance reviews and providing commercial insight.
What we’re looking for:
Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), qualified by experience, or actively studying towards a professional qualification.
Experience in a Finance Analyst, Management Accounts or Commercial Finance role.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH and SUMIFS.
Experience analysing and validating large, complex datasets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
At Moto, we're more than motorway services. We create memorable experiences for millions of customers every year, and our support teams play a vital role in making that happen.
You'll join a collaborative finance team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, commercial and business partnering skills while working in a business that's constantly evolving and growing.
If you're naturally curious, love working with data and want to make a real impact on operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to help drive better business decisions at Moto? Apply today.
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